Best Certificate Programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria by ROI
Every Certificate major at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$283,453
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,709
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Grad rate: 48.6% |
+$100,941 | $49,210 | $25,709 | $13,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
-$397,894 | $24,032 | $25,709 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
-$409,132 | $23,522 | $25,709 | $10,269 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
-$427,730 | $22,616 | $25,709 | $10,623 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.